When he was still a member of Bayer Leverkusen, Kai Havertz was asked about the best footballer he had met as a teammate on the pitch up to that moment. And he immediately released the name of a player from the German National Team.
He did not stay with Manuel Neuer, Thomas Muller or Joshua Kimmich.
His final choice was Toni Kroos.
“The best footballer I have played with so far is …”, was the phrase that he was asked to complete in a dynamic with the official Bayer 04 Leverkusen media during his last campaign in German football. And, after thinking about it for a few seconds, the current Chelsea footballer replied: Toni Kross.
Four-time UEFA Champions League champion, World Cup champion, treble winner, three times in FIFA / FIFPro World 11, more than a decade being fixed in the German National Team and chosen as the best game constructor by the IFFHS. The reality is that there is little to discuss about Kroos’ legacy. Without a doubt, one of the best midfielders of our time.
Undefeated data. Kai Havertz recorded 46 goals and 28 assists in his 150 games for Bayer Leverkusen. The performance that led him to be signed by Chelsea.
Did you know..? Kai Havertz has only scored one goal in the UEFA Champions League as a professional: the one he scored against Manchester City in the final. And he has only won one title at an absolute level: the UEFA Champions League. What a way to start your career in the elite.
Source: Bayer 04 Leverkusen (Youtube).
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